Painted Altar Cabinet from Tibet - 19th Century Origin - UK examples were also produced in

examples were also produced in Hyderabad in southern India

With hand twisted iron this is a real statement piece for a bedroom

Bhumisparsha Mudra pose is always from a seated position with the right hand resting on the knee

torans were believed to bring protection and auspiciousness to the home

Painted Altar Cabinet from Tibet - 19th Century Origin - UK examples were also produced inAn excellent example of a 19th century Tibetan altar cabinet. This genuine example of a well used altar cabinet retains its true age and patina. A perfect piece for a collector of Tibetan furniture and art and rare to find these days. Painted using traditional Tibetan earth pigments it has a wonderful depth of colours. It's constructed using the floating panel technique. The panels depict the Offerings of the Five Senses blossoming from the lotus